digging

verb

Definition of diggingnext
present participle of dig
1
as in excavating
to hollow out or form (something) by removing earth a backhoe dug a hole in the backyard to make a swimming pool

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2
as in enjoying
to take pleasure in I really dig bluegrass music

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3
as in knowing
to have a clear idea of can you dig what I'm saying?

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4
as in poking
to urge or push forward with or as if with a pointed object every time I slowed down, he'd dig me in the ribs

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for digging
  1. enjoying
  2. poking
  3. shoveling
  4. stabbing
  5. punching
  6. seeing
  7. spurring
  8. recognizing
Verb
  • The video category was won by Kevin Lohman for his footage of a red fox enjoying zoomies on the grass one frosty morning.
    Jack Guy, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
  • When David Foster created his philanthropic David Foster Foundation nearly 40 years ago, the venture to support the medical needs of Canadian families wasn’t the byproduct of a music mogul enjoying international fame and fortune.
    Steven Gaydos, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of enjoying
Verb
  • Only two small wedges are visible, poking up through the ground at adjacent graves.
    Travis Loller, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
  • No leader wants to be like the movie Office Space, famous for poking fun at the flaws of the 1990s workplace cube farms and non-welcoming vibes.
    Julie Kratz, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of poking
Verb
  • The physical strain of shoveling snow can lead to a variety of aches and pains, turning a simple chore into an exhausting endeavor.
    Wendy Vazquez, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Dec. 2024
  • To further inform residents of the extreme conditions and to lessen injuries and fatalities, the Erie County Department of Senior Services offered a few tips to tackle the snowy and icy conditions – including warming up before shoveling, using a small shovel and shoveling in intervals.
    Danielle Jennings, People.com, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of shoveling
Verb
  • Jaylen Reeves family pushes back against claims of self-defense in fatal stabbing Black-footed ferrets reintroduced to Arizona for first time in nearly 30 years Mild Arizona weather expected through Black Friday, holiday weekend.
    Rey Covarrubias Jr., The Arizona Republic, 1 Dec. 2024
  • Humane Society Yavapai Humane Society Jaylen Reeves family pushes back against claims of self-defense in fatal stabbing Black-footed ferrets reintroduced to Arizona for first time in nearly 30 years Mild Arizona weather expected through Black Friday, holiday weekend.
    Jose R. Gonzalez, The Arizona Republic, 30 Nov. 2024
Definition of stabbing
Verb
  • Advertisement In 2022, a woman filed for a restraining order against Sweeting, accusing her of punching her repeatedly in the head and kicking her in the chest.
    Noah Goldberg, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
  • During an interview with detectives, Lambeth admitted to punching, stomping and strangling Howells, court documents stated.
    Lauren De Young, The Arizona Republic, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of punching
Verb
  • BlackRock is seeing a higher mix of higher-margin, higher-fee products including alternative investments which have higher fees.
    Trefis Team, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • What makes the show all the more remarkable — and worth seeing every year — is how fresh the theater keeps it.
    Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of seeing
Verb
  • According to the firm, the iterative process has grounded the project in real-world applications while spurring technological innovation.
    Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 9 Dec. 2024
  • Additionally, the onshoring trend is heightening demand for industrial and multifamily real estate while spurring job growth in emerging manufacturing hubs across numerous Sun Belt markets, including Phoenix and Austin.
    Richard Mack, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
Definition of spurring
Verb
  • To unlock this potential, organizations can implement several key strategies, including fostering open communication, recognizing achievements, promoting professional development and aligning company values with daily operations.
    Anna Convery-Pelletier, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • On Monday, police credited news outlets for disseminating the images and the tipster for recognizing the suspect and calling authorities.
    Democrat-Gazette staff from wire reports, arkansasonline.com, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of recognizing
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